luz
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "light" as brightness is luz. For "not heavy" the word is ligero, and for a thin fabric or low calorie food Mexicans also say ligero or light.
Meaning: illumination or lamp (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| luz | neutral, Mexico |
| ligero | adjective, not heavy |
Prender la luz is "to turn on the light" in Mexico. Apagar la luz is "to turn off the light".
Which one should you use?
Luz is the noun for brightness. Ligero is the adjective for something not heavy, so they are not interchangeable.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, la luz also means the electricity bill, as in pagar la luz.
Examples in context
- Prende la luz, por favor.Turn on the light, please.
- La maleta es muy ligera.The suitcase is very light.
Example conversation
Mom and her son Tito are at home in Mexico City in the evening.
- TitoMamá, está muy oscuro.Mom, it is very dark.
- MamáPrende la luz.Turn on the light.
- TitoYa está.Done.
